Compare Film and Video Editors & Sound Engineering Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Film and Video Editors $86,300
Sound Engineering Technicians $76,800

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors
Medium
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians
High

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Film and Video Editors
Film and Video Editors

5 related certifications

Certification for Sound Engineering Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians

18 related certifications

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